12 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)
MS Rotterdam
MS Rotterdam
October 27, 2024
12 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer

MS Rotterdam - 10/27/2024

The October 27, 2024 cruise on the MS Rotterdam departs from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida. On this 12 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MS Rotterdam sets sail on Sunday, Oct 27th and returns on Friday, Nov 8th.

Cruise Length
12
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Port Stops
8
Sea Days
5

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the MS Rotterdam cruise ship departing October 27, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $999 ($84 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,015 ($85 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 2%.

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Inside Cabin
$999
2%
vs Avg $1,015

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

MS Rotterdam - October 27, 2024 - 12 Nights

DayDatePort
1Oct 27thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
2Oct 28thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
3Oct 29thAt Sea
4Oct 30thAt Sea
5Oct 31stWillemstad, Curacao
6Nov 1stAt Sea
7Nov 2ndCartagena, Colombia
8Nov 3rdColon, Panama
8Nov 3rdPanama Canal (cruise Into Canal)
9Nov 4thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
10Nov 4thAt Sea
11Nov 6thGeorge Town, Grand Cayman
12Nov 6thAt Sea
13Nov 8thFort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

The MS Rotterdam sails on October 27, 2024 for a 12 Night Panama Canal Sunfarer (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida on Nov 8th at 6:00 AM. During the 14-day journey, the MS Rotterdam will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

MS Rotterdam Size Infographic

MS Rotterdam

100 k
tonnage
975 ft
length
2021
year built
1,340
cabins
3,218
passengers
1,025
crew

MS ROTTERDAM SIZE

The MS Rotterdam has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 99,863 gross tons. The ship measures 975 feet (297 meters) in length. MS Rotterdam is included in Holland America’s Pinnacle Class Class. At full capacity, the MS Rotterdam holds 4,243 passengers. That includes 3,218 cruise vacationers and 1,025 staff members. The MS Rotterdam total number of staterooms is 1,340.

MS Rotterdam Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:99,863 GT
  • Length:975 ft (297 m)
  • Beam:115 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2021
  • Years Served:2021 - Present
  • Capacity:3,218
  • Crew Members:1,025
  • Total on Board:4,243
  • Total Staterooms:1,340
  • Flagged Country:Netherlands
  • Ship Cost:250 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see MS Rotterdam age and stats vs all Holland America ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for MS Rotterdam Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
OCT 272024
United States
D:3:00 PM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.

Day2
OCT 282024
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!

Day3
OCT 292024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
OCT 302024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
OCT 312024
Netherlands Antilles
A:8:00 AMD:11:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day6
NOV 12024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day7
NOV 22024
A:7:00 AMD:2:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day8
NOV 32024
A:3:00 PMD:7:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day8
NOV 32024
A:4:00 AMD:1:00 PM

Day9
NOV 42024
A:6:30 AMD:3:30 PM

The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.

Day10
NOV 52024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
NOV 62024
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.

Day12
NOV 72024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
NOV 82024
United States
A:6:00 AMD:11:00 AM

Ft. Lauderdale has 23 miles of beaches, 300 miles of inland waterways and swimming pools galore, but immersing yourself in this city doesn't require a drop of water. Dive into a culture as deep as any ocean, a culture characterized by Seminoles and Broadway shows, golf and whimsical water taxis, fine cuisine and tasty jazz. And just like the horizon here, the list of attractions goes on and on.